Solar & Wind powered home

We visited a local solar & wind powered home on Sunday 22 May.

The turnout was good with approx. 20 people attending. The house was off the grid and powered by a 2kW wind turbine and 2kW Photovoltaic cells. In addition to this there is a generator that they only use four times a year.

Afterwards we enjoyed a coffee and cake.  

Solar & Wind Powered Home

Ever wondered what it would be like to live without being connected to the commercial electricity supply?

Visit to a Local Solar & Wind Powered Home
Sunday 22^nd May 2011 from 2 pmContact Jane Dening Ph. 6260 2377 for details if you wish to attend.
 

In June there will be a workshop on Building a Beehive, including assembling boxes and frames, wiring frames and fitting wax. The tentative date is Saturday 18^th June and only small numbers can be accommodated.
Contact Michael Wadsley Ph. 6260 2950 for details.
 
The next group meeting is at 7 pm on Wednesday 11 May at the Community Meeting Room. 

Meeting April 2011

The next meeting is Wednesday 13 April at 7.00 pm in the Red Cross Meeting Room, Torrens Street, Richmond.

We will be discussing our activities for the coming months. It’s your chance to let us know what kind of activities or workshop you would like to see in your local community. So please feel free to attend our meeting

Richmond Fair

The Coal River Valley Sustainable Living Group will be at the Richmond Village Fair. The fair will be held on Sunday March 20^th 2011. If you want to know more about our group, please have a chat with us at our stall.

Meeting January 2011

There will be a meeting on Wednesday 19th January 2011 at 7 Gunning Street, Richmond at 7 pm. All are welcome but please email if you plan to attend.
The reason for the change of venue is to enable demonstration of a home electrical energy monitor in action.  Given the recent price increase for electricity the best way to save is to know what you are using at any moment.  A bulk purchase of such meters for residents of the Coal River Valley could be an option.

Workshops planned for 2011 include:
- A visit to a home powered entirely by wind and solar
- Storing your garden produce over winter

Christmas BBQ

The last meeting for the year is on Sunday 5 December from 5.30 pm at Old Beach.
Bring a plate to share, something to cook on the BBQ and a drink.
Give Ilse (0423 598 401) or Penny (6260 2950) a call for details if you plan to attend.

Workshop basic propagation 13 November 2010

The workshop on basic propagation techniques for the home gardener provided useful information on cuttings, layering, seed collection and sowing to an appreciative audience.